Park Ranger — Buckskin Mountain State Park

State of Arizona; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, life, and短

Top-ranked retirement plans

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrual

Sick time accrual

Deferred compensation

Wellness programs

Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Arizona State Parks and Trails is hiring a Park Ranger for Buckskin Mountain State Park in Parker, AZ. The role requires welcoming visitors, maintaining facilities, and delivering interpretive programs to enhance the park experience.

The position offers evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts with opportunities for professional development and cross-park learning. Competitive benefits accompany public service work in state parks.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Assistant.
• Three years of work experience in customer service, library or museum work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and maintenance of a recreational, historic, or natural resource park.
• Host visitors, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Collect and account for fees.
• General park upkeep: carpentry, irrigation, landscaping, repairs, litter removal, trails, restrooms, facilities.
• Interpret natural features or historic objects for visitors.
• Lead guided programs.
• Maintain interpretive exhibits and displays.
• Use a two-way radio communications system.
• Confer with local officials and law enforcement.
• Complete incident reports.

Skills

Public rapport

Interpretive education

Facility maintenance

First aid

Cash handling

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or related field

Job description

Arizona State Parks and Trails is hiring a Park Ranger for Buckskin Mountain State Park in Parker, AZ. The role requires welcoming visitors, maintaining facilities, and delivering interpretive programs to enhance the park experience.

The position offers evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts with opportunities for professional development and cross-park learning. Competitive benefits accompany public service work in state parks.